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Text Dependent Questions 1. Why are so many island nations hesitant about seeking and gaining independence? 2. When is the Third International Decade for the

Eradication of Colonialism set to end? 3. When did Palau become independent?

Research Projects Imagine you are on the Special Committee for

Decolonization. Choose a Territory on the Non-Self- Governing Territories list. Research that Territory and make a list of specific recommendations to help this Territory become self-governing.

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